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successive

[suhk-ses-iv] / səkˈsɛs ɪv /


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They have failed to score in four successive Premier League matches - the first time that has happened since September 2006.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

In recent history, England's women have never faced such tough successive opposition.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

The 0.4 percent year-on-year increase in August, released by the National Bureau of Statistics, marked the second successive slowdown in growth following a one percent increase in June.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

There were multiple interviews with Barbara Walters, “Tonight Show” appearances with Johnny Carson, two successive variety shows and many a guest spot, including on “Hannah Montana,” “Designing Women” and “Reba.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

As successive team members came into play, they were named for the days of the week.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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